Senior SAS Programmer I

Senior SAS Programmer I - EMEA Remote or Office based
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
UK or Europe, Office or Homebased.
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As a Sr. Statistical Programmer you will assist the US or EU Early Phase statistical programming teams by developing SAS programs for analysis datasets, listing and safety summary tables; provide project tracking information to the team, address any validation comments and document programming activities; work on more advanced, complex SAS requirements, across multiple studies, and act as a subject matter expert within the SAS programming team; mentor and help train other team members from juniors to Programmer II.
The role
Lead and manage the assigned programming team's deliverables at the study and program level to ensure project objectives are met within budget, to agreed timelines and to the highest standard of quality.
Aggressively plan for and implement effective resource planning, task allocation and tracking of workload in accordance with agreed KPIs and quality standards.
Serve in a client-facing capacity that demonstrates the ability to anticipate client needs and implement innovative solutions, as appropriate.
Develop and foster client relationships through effective project management and communication.
Facilitate flow of information on study budgets and change order management in a timely and efficient manner.
Keep management informed of project status in relation to quality, timelines and/or performance issues.
Set-up and maintain the PDVD according to the procedures for Planning, Executing, Tracking and Documentation of Programming and Validation activities.
Liaise effectively with other ICON functions (e.g., DM, MW), as required during the life of the project.
Participate in the review of in-progress audit findings and implement corrective actions, as required.
Participate in audit meetings with sponsors, as required.
Monitor programming activities in terms of added value and controlling costs, as required.
Support Business Development activities, including participation in sponsor calls and meetings.
Create and maintain analysis dataset specifications to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
What you need
Bachelors degree, in a quantitative or scientific discipline, or local equivalent.
Relevant experience of successfully performing the role of Statistical Programmer, preferably in the clinical research industry.
Prior experience of leading a programming team to manage timelines, resources and overall quality in a client-facing capacity (project leadership track only).
Advanced/expert-level of project leadership/technical track, respectively, working knowledge of data structures (e.g., CDISC SDTM, ADaM), software development lifecycle and their implementation.
Strong working knowledge of the types of risks associated with a study and the impact on key parameters, such as study timelines (project leadership track only).
Advanced/expert-level (project leadership/technical track, respectively) working knowledge of the development and use of standard programs and macros.
Strong/outstanding (project leadership/technical track, respectively) SAS programming skills.
Why join us?
Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Sr. Statistical Programmer you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success!
What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements.
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance.
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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